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ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna addresses a press Conference alongside Kisi Governor James Ongwae and other Kisii ODM Leaders at Kisii Sports Club on May 14, 2021.[Sammy Omingo, Standard]
A section of political leaders in Kisii has protested after armed police officers stormed Governor James Ongwae’s home.
The politicians allied to ODM and UDA parties said it is unfortunate that police were being used politically to intimidate other leaders ahead of the Bonchari by-election slated for Tuesday next week.
The two parties have raised concerns over intimidation and harassment by police as their respective candidates conduct campaigns.
Others are Stephen Nyakeriga (The New Democrats) and Daniel Ondabu of the Party of Economic Development (PED). Both PED and UDA parties are associated with Deputy President William Ruto. Nyandusi who is running on the UDA ticket has had his campaigns led by Kisii Deputy Governor Joash Maangi, South Mugirango Mp Sylvanus Osoro and Charles Nyacahe.
On the other hand, PED’s candidate Ondabu has the support of former Kenya Ports Authority Managing Director Eng Daniel Manduku.
Ondabu, Nyandusi and ODM’s Matara are leading in the campaigns. Matara says he has the backing of the youths in the coming mini polls.